<p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Proofreading is an essential part of the publishing process. However, it is not just a matter of reading what is written and picking up errors so they can be fixed. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">As humans we naturally 'fix' minor errors that we see - in everything. This is especially so in the written word. So, we need to train ourselves to actually </span><em style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">see </em><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">those minor (and sometimes not so minor) errors.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The language of the proofreader is used by, not only the proofreader, but also the copy editor and the layout designer. Because of this there are commonly accepted mark-up symbols used so all parties can understand each other.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">This book is designed to teach you the skills of the proofreader, including the mark-up language, and is aimed at giving you lots of practise so that when you obtain a real job you can do it with confidence.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>